Monosodium Glutamate

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. A salt of glutamic acid
. An aminopentanedioic acid
. A sodium salt chemical.
. Commonly marketed as a flavor enhancer.

Symptoms of too much consumption of MSG include:
  • Burning sensation in the back of the neck, forearms and chest
  • Numbness in the back of the neck, radiating to the arms and back
  • Tingling, warmth and weakness in the face, temples, upper back, neck and arms
  • Facial pressure or tightnes
  • Chest Pain
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Bronchospasm
  • Drowsiness
  • Weakness
  • Sweating
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/monosodium-glutamate/AN01251



http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/monosodium-glutamate/AN01251
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/msg.html
http://www.britannica.com/eb/topic-390085/monosodium-glutamate

Robert Tokar